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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Может быть позже, пока всё, спасибо!
Can we have the menu, please?Можно нам меню, пожалуйста?
I will have some fish, I think.Думаю, я закажу рыбу.
Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations!Наконец-то ты нашла свой специальный рис, поздравляю!
And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose.И мне нужен половник для куриного бульона, это все, я полагаю.
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
Alright, see you Cate.Хорошо, увидимся, Кейт.
Okay, why not, if you want.Ок, почему бы и нет, если ты желаешь.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
I don't know what to say, really...Я не знаю, что сказать, правда...
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Здравствуйте, мы можем сделать заказ?
Erm, kind of, but not exactly!Ну, и об этом тоже, но не только!
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Удачи завтра, увидимся.
See you at the station at 5.Увидимся на станции в 5.
You're welcome!Не за что!
Can you start from the beginning, please?Ты можешь рассказать с самого начала, пожалуйста?
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope...Это, поможет тебе немного расслабиться, я надеюсь...
Maybe, sorry about that.Может быть, извини за это.
Good night, see you later.Спокойной ночи, увидимся.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional